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Download full textGottlieb, Stephen S. – 1992
This digest examines the relationship between the political process and the media. The digest discusses the ramifications of advertising in politics; the role of the televised debate in elections; individual voter characteristics and the media; and media coverage and campaign awareness. Fifteen references are attached. (RS)
Descriptors: Audience Awareness, Audience Response, Debate, Mass Media Effects
Aiex, Nola Kortner; Gottlieb, Stephen S. – 2000
Noting that critics charge that news reporting focuses on the superficial, personal characteristics of candidates and ignores the issues underlying elections, this Digest examines the relationship between the political process and political communication through the media. It addresses the power of advertising, cyberspace political communication,…
Descriptors: Advertising, Elections, Higher Education, Internet
Abdullah, Mardziah Hayati – 2000
Noting that children today are growing up in a "media saturated" world in which mass media, including the Internet, have a commanding presence in daily life, this Digest argues that it is imperative for educators to teach what M. Megee (1997) calls "the new basic"--media literacy--so that learners can be producers of effective…
Descriptors: Audience Awareness, Class Activities, Elementary Secondary Education, Mass Media
Cesarone, Bernard – 1998
This Digest reviews research on the demographics and effects of video game playing, discusses game rating systems, and offers recommendations for parents. The Digest begins by discussing research on the time children spend playing electronic games, which shows that younger children's game playing at home (90% of fourth-graders played at least one…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Aggression, Children, Computer Games
Cesarone, Bernard – 2000
This Spanish-language digest reviews research on the demographics and effects of video game playing, discusses game rating systems, and offers recommendations for parents. The digest begins by discussing research on the time children spend playing electronic games, which shows that younger children's game playing at home (90% of fourth-graders…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Aggression, Children, Computer Games
Aidman, Amy – 1997
This digest reports recent findings on violent television content, highlights the recently developed television ratings system, and offers suggestions for parental mediation of children's television viewing. The National Television Violence Study has demonstrated that not all violence is equal. Certain plot elements in portrayals of violence are…
Descriptors: Aggression, Audience Response, Child Behavior, Content Analysis
Hepburn, Mary A. – 2001
Over the past 20 years there have been numerous studies and frequent warnings about violent television programs and movies arousing young people to act violently. Researchers have pointed to many hours of viewing excessive violence as a potential contributor to violent behavior by youngsters. This digest examines evidence of violence in television…
Descriptors: Childrens Television, Computer Games, Content Analysis, Cultural Awareness
